# Is there functionality limitation in Automation Studio evaluation **URL:** \ **Category:** B&R Software & Runtime\ **Tags:** automation-studio\ **Created:** [October 23, 2024, 7:02am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651 "2024-10-23T07:02:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![arijaluddin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/arijaluddin/32/4066_2.png) [@arijaluddin](https://community.br-automation.com/u/arijaluddin)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 6:58am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/21 "2024-10-24T06:58:49Z")
So, for example, if I want to do a test project with just a light and switch, don’t I need to add an I/O module to my PLC? Can I directly use a port that is already integrated with the PLC? I use a x20cp1583 PLC ---
**Author:** ![alexander.hefner](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/alexander.hefner/32/111_2.png) [@alexander.hefner](https://community.br-automation.com/u/alexander.hefner)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 7:24am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/22 "2024-10-24T07:24:33Z")
Hi, sorry, maybe my answer was a bit unprecise: Sure you’re right, to use external sensors and actors you need IOs also. My recommendation was only meant to find out the reason, why your PLC does not start im RUN and why you can’t establish an online connection. Best regards! ---
**Author:** ![arijaluddin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/arijaluddin/32/4066_2.png) [@arijaluddin](https://community.br-automation.com/u/arijaluddin)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/23 "2024-10-24T07:31:17Z")
oh okay, I understand what you mean, maybe I need to try one by one manually, inserting the program package using a card reader, then if the program has been installed on the memory card, will the program automatically run when I insert the memory into the PLC or what? ---
**Author:** ![alexander.hefner](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/alexander.hefner/32/111_2.png) [@alexander.hefner](https://community.br-automation.com/u/alexander.hefner)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 8:10am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/24 "2024-10-24T08:10:11Z")
Yes, this is what I meant: try to go step by step, first with commisisioning the system to ensure that the PLC is coming up like expected, then configure the needed hardware and software, and so on… … doing it step by step will hopefully help to understand what’s happening when, and to find out what’s going wrong. Best regards! ---
**Author:** ![arijaluddin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/arijaluddin/32/4066_2.png) [@arijaluddin](https://community.br-automation.com/u/arijaluddin)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/25 "2024-10-24T08:37:43Z")
So after we insert the program into the memory card, then we plug it into the PLC and the PLC will run the program automatically when it is turned on? ---
**Author:** ![alexander.hefner](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/alexander.hefner/32/111_2.png) [@alexander.hefner](https://community.br-automation.com/u/alexander.hefner)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 9:27am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/26 "2024-10-24T09:27:38Z")
Hi, yes, if configurations, programs and so on are on CF card, the system will run this software automatically after boot. If any error happens with programs, configurations or hardware, the system will boot in service or diagnosis mode, then the programs won’t run because those boot modes are used for error analysis only. Best regards! ---
**Author:** ![arijaluddin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/arijaluddin/32/4066_2.png) [@arijaluddin](https://community.br-automation.com/u/arijaluddin)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 9:45am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/27 "2024-10-24T09:45:51Z")
quite interesting, thank you for helping me, who is a layman and is just recognizing PLCs for the first time, especially this type of B&R, which physically I see almost resembles a tiny PC. Is there an example of a program project that can be used for first-time learning? ---
**Author:** ![alexander.hefner](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/alexander.hefner/32/111_2.png) [@alexander.hefner](https://community.br-automation.com/u/alexander.hefner)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 10:37am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/28 "2024-10-24T10:37:23Z")
Hi, for the first self-learning steps, for example the tutorials on the website are very useful: > **[Seminars and training - B&R virtual classroom | B&R Industrial...](https://www.br-automation.com/en/academy/online-courses/)** > > Online courses support self-directed learning. Discover the world of B&R on your own right from the start. But please be aware that you need a login on the website to use that content: so please contact your local B&R sales representative to get one. The representative can also give you more information about trainings that B&R offers. ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/original/2X/9/9b3d4a21e14779ba74bfc4c50c6f602cd782c71f.png) Best regards! ---
**Author:** ![kovarj](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/kovarj/32/537_2.png) [@kovarj](https://community.br-automation.com/u/kovarj)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/29 "2024-10-24T18:18:45Z")
I know it’s too late, but you and your topic reminded me today that I had a simple guide for a ‘Hello World’ program with B&R on my to-do list. So, use my guide as a recap of what you did today > [@Getting started with B&R, "Hello community" first project](https://community.br-automation.com/t/getting-started-with-b-r-hello-community-first-project/4676): > > Introduction The aim of this how-to is not to cover theory in details It is a simple, step-by-step guide, similar to a Hello World application, for someone who has no experience with B&R and who wants to quickly bring B&R PLC to life using Automation Studio and get first feeling. coffeeWhat do you need Download, install and register your copy of Automation Studio ([www.br-automation.com](http://www.br-automation.com)), you can use evaluation license for first test Check what type of PLC you have, this example is for PL… ---
**Author:** ![arijaluddin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/arijaluddin/32/4066_2.png) [@arijaluddin](https://community.br-automation.com/u/arijaluddin)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2024, 2:16am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/30 "2024-10-25T02:16:36Z")
thx for your help sir ---
**Author:** ![arijaluddin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/arijaluddin/32/4066_2.png) [@arijaluddin](https://community.br-automation.com/u/arijaluddin)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/31 "2024-10-25T02:17:40Z")
Your post really helped me, because it was written in very detail, thank you sir ---
**Author:** ![kovarj](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/kovarj/32/537_2.png) [@kovarj](https://community.br-automation.com/u/kovarj)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2024, 5:50am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/32 "2024-10-25T05:50:08Z")
I marked my guide as a solution, but feel free to marked any other reply that helped you the most. I will prepare frontend part (visualization) guide as well. Study additional materials we have provided to you. If you have questions, feel free to create new topic. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![arijaluddin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/arijaluddin/32/4066_2.png) [@arijaluddin](https://community.br-automation.com/u/arijaluddin)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2024, 7:36am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/33 "2024-10-25T07:36:15Z")
yep, everyone here who has responded to my complaint has really helped me, and I enjoy discussing here because everyone quickly responded to my questions, thank you very much ---
**Author:** ![kovarj](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/brcommunity/user_avatar/community.br-automation.com/kovarj/32/537_2.png) [@kovarj](https://community.br-automation.com/u/kovarj)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2024, 6:21am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/is-there-functionality-limitation-in-automation-studio-evaluation/4651/34 "2024-11-04T06:21:21Z")
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